Thank you for volunteering at the 2025 Buzzards Bay Swim!
If you have any questions, please email events@savebuzzardsbay.org.
See Volunteer Role Assignments Followed by Linked Role Descriptions Below
*NOTE: 2025 BUZZARDS BAY SWIM IS TAKING PLACE IN ONSET THIS YEAR DUE TO RAINFALL
2025 SWIM Volunteer Plan and Positions
Start Line Volunteers
4:50am: Start Line Volunteer Shuttle Transportation
Free shuttle transportation to the start line will leave at 4:50. Please be sure to park at the St. Mary’s Parking Lot ahead of 4:50am. There is no parking available at the Shell Point Beach, where the start line is.
Bag Check
Body Marking
Check-In and Swim Cap Distribution
Kayak Inspection and Unloading
Parking Captain
Parking Team
Swimmer Chute (Caller, Recorder and Clicker)
Swimmer Pre-Check
Timing Chip Distribution
On The Water Job Descriptions
5:55am: Kayak Safety Squad Kayak Drop-Off
Kayakers should unload their kayaks in the Shell Point Beach parking lot, where you’ll see signs marked “Kayak Drop-Off.” Only vehicles actively unloading kayaks are permitted in this lot.
After dropping off your kayak, please park your car in one of the designated lots: Hynes, St. Mary’s, or the VFW. A shuttle will bring you back to the start area, where you will meet with Stuart Downie to begin your safety briefing.
Kayak Safety Squad
Volunteer Kayak Escort and Swimmer Meetup Instructions
Volunteer Kayak Escort Safety Instructions
Finish Line Job Descriptions
5:20am: Finish Line Volunteer Shuttle Transportation
Free shuttle transportation to the start line will leave at 5:20. Please be sure to park at the St. Mary’s Parking Lot ahead of 5:20am. There is no parking available at Onset Bay Center, where the finish line is. Limited parking is also available at the pier, next to the Onset Bay Center, for a fee.
Finish Chute (Caller, Recorder and Clicker)
Finish Line Parking and Shuttle
Finish Line Parking Schematic
Green Team
Kayak Recovery
Merchandise
Swimmer Prize Tent
Tent/Banner Team
Timing Chip Collection